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SilverCamry10 · 01-02-2012, 05:36 PM

I am creating a new thread here, because after searching for over an hour, I am unable to find anything that is comparable to what I am hearing. Maybe it is because I am a newbie, but I am not sure. I have a 2010 Toyota Camry SE with just under 51,000 miles on it. Every time I put the car into reverse and accelerate to apprx. 2-4 MPH then apply the brakes, I hear a loud popping noise, and it sounds like it is coming from the passenger front wheel. Slight noise from the drivers front as well. This doesn't happen in Drive, only in reverse at a low rate of speed. Any expertise or comments would be greatly appreciated. My father and I have taken the front wheels off and tested it, seems to be a motor mount, curious if this seems rational or common in a newer car.
Thanks for the help

leakyseals · 01-02-2012, 07:49 PM

Could be THIS and your only hearing it in reverse. The sound is at 53 seconds into video.

THIS

Nums · 01-02-2012, 07:51 PM

leakyseals beat me to it, but the video is referenced from here: I hear a clunk sound when I first start driving on my 2010 camry

leakyseals · 01-02-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nums

leakyseals beat me to it, but the video is referenced from here: I hear a clunk sound when I first start driving on my 2010 camry

I forgot it was a sticky, googled for it and ended up on YouTube. Its better to read the entire thread. Good call Nums.

SilverCamry10 · 01-02-2012, 08:02 PM

It does sound similar to what I am hearing, i am just worried there is more to it than that. I may just be paranoid after reading about similar stories and there being a problem with the motor mount. The engine seems to twist quite a bit when we hear the clunk. We had it on jack stands and had the wheels off to troubleshoot it, and there seems to be an awful lot of twist to the motor. We have yet to hold the brake and accelerate to test it, though. I may just run in and have it thoroughly checked to be sure, may be a wise $50 investment. Hopefully.

SilverCamry10 · 01-02-2012, 08:06 PM

It only occurs when I am slowly moving in reverse, and i press the brakes, whenever I do that combination, not only when the car is first started. After watching the video for about the 10th time, I'm pretty sure it isn't the self check. If only it were that simple...

leakyseals · 01-02-2012, 08:25 PM

Been through and replaced bad motor mounts. The whole car interior vibrates continually. All engines twist some under torque, normal for some play in a rubber motor mount. Though 53k and 2010 year is premature, aggressive driving, acceleration, etc. can tear the rubber or damage the supporting hardware. IMO some cars are known to go through motor mounts. The Camry is not one of them.

Glenn8963 · 01-03-2012, 06:42 AM

the only true and tried way to check for a bad motor mount is this...

raise the hood

have another person looking under the hood

put the foot brakes on and keep pressure on the brake pedal.

put the car into drive, and VERY LIGHTLY touch the gas pedal.

if the engine "jumps out" of the engine bay..??? THAT motor mount is bad

next, same test

foot on brake

put car in reverse

VERY LIGHTLY step on gas

if the engine jumps out of the engine bay..??

that mount is bad...

at 50,000 miles, NO motor mount on any car, front wheel drive or rear wheel drive, should ever be bad as to allow an engine to jump out of the engine bay, unless VERY HEAVY gas pedal usage from a starting line is being done on a daily basis, you know...racing...????

C11Red · 01-03-2012, 02:14 PM

Try checking your brake hardware for movement I have seen that make the kind of noise you are asking about most time its not a problem just play in the brake pads

SoUtHsIde_ChI · 01-03-2012, 06:11 PM

This is a common occurrence and is normal. The metal clanking is from the caliper and slide pins on the caliper having play between the two of them. Once the brake is applied they tighten up and their good to go. It is nothing to be concerned about. If you go to the dealership they will tell you it normal. I have replaced one at the dealership for this same problem. When the job was finished it still had the same sound. I feel it is a flaw in design. But still the car is safe to drive.

SilverCamry10 · 01-03-2012, 08:35 PM

Thanks for all the feedback, I am going to test the brake/ acceleration like you suggested, and will report back my findings. I think my girlfriend has a lead foot, but she definitely isn't a drag racer! At least I hope not

rule62 · 01-04-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SoUtHsIde_ChI

This is a common occurrence and is normal. The metal clanking is from the caliper and slide pins on the caliper having play between the two of them. Once the brake is applied they tighten up and their good to go. It is nothing to be concerned about. If you go to the dealership they will tell you it normal. I have replaced one at the dealership for this same problem. When the job was finished it still had the same sound. I feel it is a flaw in design. But still the car is safe to drive.

I heard the same noise as the original poster and this was the cause. I noticed it most when I was backing out of my garage/driveway. I had the dealership perform a TSB concerning vibration during braking, which involves resurfacing rotors and replacing pads. The noise is now gone. Take a good look at your calipers/pads and make sure everything is in order.